Chedoke–McMaster stroke assessment and modified Barthel Index self-assessment in patients with vascular brain damage

Valach, Ladislav; Signer, Sandra; Hartmeier, Anita; Hofer, Karin; Steck, Gail Cox

doi:10.1097/01.mrr.0000070756.63544.81

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“…Total scores range from 0 to 20, with higher scores indicating higher level of independence in activity of daily living. This instrument is considered as highly reliable in acute rehabilitation unit with concurrent and predictive validity well established (Collin et al 1988;Valach et al 2003). All the above instruments have been validated in a stroke population (Chang et al 1999;Chau et al 2006;Chiu et al 1994;.…”

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Depressive symptoms among community‐dwelling, post‐stroke elders in Hong Kong

Lam

Lee

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2010

International Nursing Review

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Background: Depressive symptoms adversely affect functional recovery among post-stroke elders. Such symptoms manifest when elders face difficulties in realistic daily living after being discharged. Aims: The aim of this study was to examine (1) the prevalence of depressive symptoms among community-dwelling post-stroke elders, (2) the relationship between depressive symptoms and demographic and clinical characteristics among community-dwelling post-stroke elders, and (3) the demographic and clinical factors that differentiate post-stroke elders with and without depressive symptoms. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was performed on 50 post-stroke elders from a geriatric day clinic. Findings: Depressive symptoms were highly prevalent (68%) among the community-dwelling post-stroke elders. Depressive symptoms were negatively correlated with social support network, social support satisfaction and functional independence. Lastly, poor social support satisfaction and lower functional independence was found to differentiate those post-stroke elders with and without depressive symptoms. Conclusion:The inclusion of psychosocial assessment and delivery of appropriate psychosocial interventions to post-stroke elders are recommended.

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confidence: 99%